International Flights Set To Resume in Uyo, as Gov. Eno Secures FG’s Approval for Victor Attah Airport
Gov Eno-Minister Keyamo
By Reporter
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has designated Victor Attah Airport as an International Airport. This development took place when Governor Umo Eno paid strategic visit to the Minister of Aviation, Olorogun Festus Keyamo in his office, last Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Full international flight operations is set to resume in first quarter of 2026. With this development, the Victor Attah Airport will serve as a direct international gateway that links Akwa Ibom to destinations across Africa and the globe.
In addition, there will be tourism expansion, business growth, global connectivity and increased foreign investment and ultimately, opportunities for Akwa Ibom people, investors, and visitors alike.
The benefits will also contribute to Akwa Ibom’s profile as a regional aviation hub, and will be a major win for the State.
A statement the Minister, announcing the new addition to the growing numbers of Nigeria’s International airport reads: “Earlier today, I received in audience the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno and his team.
“The Governor had specifically requested the Federal Government to designate the Victor Attah Airport, Uyo as an International airport. Due to the massive upgrade of the Terminal building at the airport, the nearly-completed MRO, the international length of the runway and its strategic location in with respect to Central and East Africa, we approved the request of the Governor and designated the airport as a full-fledged International Airport.
“In the next few months, we are going to work with other relevant agencies of Government (eg Customs, Immigration, NDLEA, Quarantine, Police, etc) to put in place all necessary details for the international flights to begin operations from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo.”
Nigeria’s aviation industry has witnessed improvement since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN and gave him the marching orders to clean up the aviation sector.
